Comparison

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT vs PulsePanel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

This app provides a versatile timer for various workout styles including HIIT, Tabata, boxing rounds, and custom intervals. It features a stopwatch, daily WODs, and an AI coach for personalized plans. Track progress, sync with Apple Health, and enjoy background operation with lock screen live activities.

Highlights
  • Tabata timer with customizable work/rest periods
  • Rounds timer for boxing and MMA
  • Customizable interval builder
  • Stopwatch with interval alerts
  • Daily WODs with exercise guides
  • AI Coach for personalized workout plans
  • Background operation with Live Activity
Features
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Workout Timer: Tabata, Rounds, Intervals, Stopwatch and WOD One timer for every workout: HIIT and Tabata at home, rounds in the boxing gym, your own intervals for circuit training, a stopwatch for running and a Workout of the Day for CrossFit. TIMERS • Tabata — set work, rest, rounds and cycles, start with one tap • Rounds — a round timer with rest breaks and a countdown before the first round, for boxing, MMA and sparring • Intervals — build your own sequence of exercises by time or by reps, name every interval and save the workout • Stopwatch — with a beep at the interval you choose • WOD — a workout of the day with exercise descriptions and pictures, a new WOD every day, save your favourites or build your own • AI Coach — a workout plan for your goals, level and equipment: bodyweight, dumbbells, kettlebell, barbell, jump rope WHILE YOU TRAIN • Big numbers you can read from across the gym • Sound schemes, vibration, voice alerts and a flash on the last seconds • Keeps running in the background, with a Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Widgets for a quick start APPLE WATCH • Timers on your wrist with heart rate, controlled from the watch or from iPhone PROGRESS • Workout history and achievements • Apple Health: workouts and calories burned are saved automatically • iCloud sync between iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch • Layouts for iPad and iPhone Duo • Articles about training PREMIUM Premium removes ads, unlocks all timers and the background mode. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or buy once and keep it forever. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel it in your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/terms Privacy policy: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/privacypolice Good luck in your workouts!

About

PulsePanel

Features
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PulsePanel is a clean, distraction-free heart rate display built for people who just want to train. Connect to any Bluetooth heart rate sensor and instantly see exactly where you are — no clutter, no menus, no guesswork. Swipe left and right to set your max HR. Train smarter with real-time heart rate zones that are easy to read at a glance. Whether you're dialing in zone 2, pushing through intervals, or staying honest on recovery days, PulsePanel keeps you locked in. Works with chest straps, optical armbands, smartwatches, and more. If it broadcasts over Bluetooth, it works. • Simple, full-screen heart rate display • Live zone-based color feedback • Adjustable max heart rate • Compatible with a wide range of Bluetooth sensors • Designed for focus, not distractions Perfect for zone training, HIIT, endurance work, or anyone who wants a clear view of their effort without digging through complicated apps. No noise. Just your heart rate, right where you need it.

Screenshots

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT4 screens
PulsePanel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT at Free against PulsePanel's $0.99. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). PulsePanel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download; PulsePanel costs $0.99 up front. Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PulsePanel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT versus PulsePanel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimer Tabata for Workout, HIITPulsePanel
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (538 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings538 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander SeninJason Robitaille

Bugs and requests

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Workout tracking stops working on Apple Watch
  • Timer loses track when screen turns off

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to set custom intervals and rest times
  • Option to repeat previous rounds
  • Adjustable volume for alerts
  • Ability to save and load custom workout routines

PulsePanel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT

Subscriptions2
  • Best Timer for a Month$2.991 Month
  • Best Timer for a Year$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Tip developer$0.99
  • Full version$1.99
  • Boost of Energy$1.99
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  • Source of Inspiration$3.99
None

PulsePanel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT free?
Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PulsePanel free?
PulsePanel costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT or PulsePanel have ads?
Neither Timer Tabata for Workout, HIIT nor PulsePanel shows ads.

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